Yes, a person who is not a member of the state legislature can be appointed as Chief Minister for six months, within which he/she should be elected to the state legislature, failing which he/she ceases to be the Chief Minister.
Yes, a person who is not a member of the state legislature can be appointed as Chief Minister for six months, within which he/she should be elected to the state legislature, failing which he/she ceases to be the Chief Minister.